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XML Segment Ref

XML Element

XML Basic

Type

Length

Notes

Mandatory / Optional / Conditional  [M/O/C]

<HO>1

SiteCode

Y

A

2

Mandatory -  this field is MANDATORY for all files

<HO>2

DeliveryType

Y

A

6

A code which defines the purpose of the purchase order / pre-advice.
See the code list for a list of codes which are used here PA Code List

Mandatory -  this field is MANDATORY for all files

<HO>3

SupplierCode


A

8

If you know the supplier code which is stored on the warehouse keeper system then this can be filled in, instead of having to complete the full supplier details below.

Some warehouses this is still required, please check with the warehouse

Optional - Do not filll this in if you do not know the correct code the system will reject the entire pre-advice if this is an invalid code.

<HO>5

ExpectedDeliveryDate

Y

D

Format dd/mm/yyyy or dd/mm/yy

Mandatory

<HO>6

Container

B

Either Y or N

Optional – Default is NO

<HO>7

ContainerNumber

A

20

Conditional – Should be supplied if this is arriving in container, but can be left blank

<HO>8

SlipSheetsInUse

B

Either Y or N

Optional – Default is NO

<HO>9

OnPallets

B

Either Y or N

Optional – Default is NO

<HO>10

SupplierName

Y

A

50

If this is being used for Delivery Type = COLL (e.g. You are asking the warehouse to pick the goods up and return to the warehouse) then supply the collection name and address in the fields HO10-HO26

MANDATORY

<HO>11

SupplierContactName

Y

A

50

MANDATORY

<HO>12

SupplierAccountCode

A

20

MANDATORY

<HO>13

SupplierAddressLine1

Y

A

50

MANDATORY

<HO>14

SupplierAddressLine2

Y

A

50

<HO>15

SupplierAddressLine3

Y

A

50

<HO>16

SupplierTown

Y

A

50

MANDATORY

<HO>17

SupplierPostcode

Y

A

15


MANDATORY

<HO>18

SupplierCountry

Y

A

2

ISO-3166 – 2 digit country codes
If UK then GB needs to be entered !! 

MANDATORY

<HO>19

SupplierTelephone

A

20

<HO>20

SupplierFax

A

20

<HO>21

SupplierEmail

A

50

single email address

<HO>22

ShipperName

Y

A

50

<HO>23

ShipperContactName

A

50

<HO>24

ShipperContactTelephone

A

20

<HO>25

ShipperContactFax

A

20

<HO>26

ShipperContactEmail

A

50

single email address

<HO>27

ExpectedNoOfLines

Y

I

Total number of product lines due

Mandatory

<HO>28

ExpectedNoOfCases

Y

I

Total number of cases due

<HO>29

ArrangeCollection

Y

B

1

Y or N

Info

When the warehouse utilises the Vision Distribution system, it triggers a process where a Pick up → Return to warehouse request is generated within the distribution system.

CONDITIONAL

When the DeliveryType = RFC then this line is mandatoryIf not required it defaults to “N”is set to RFC, it is mandatory to specify this line as "Y" if you want the warehouse to collect the goods. Otherwise, by default, set it to "N" in all other cases.

XML PH Segment

This section is only available when HO29 is marked as Y otherwise it will be ignored if supplied. All these are printed on the pickup note which is generated for the return of goods to the warehouse

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